dh_octave_make1

Usage

Overview

dh_octave_make is a helper script for generating a first version of a Debian package for an Octave-Forge package. The command should be launched from the top directory of the unpacked sources of an Octave-Forge package. A file called DESCRIPTION must be present, from which information about the package is gathered. The following files are generated with sensible contents, although they need further editing:

debian/changelog

debian/control

debian/copyright

debian/rules

debian/source/format

debian/upstream/metadata

debian/watch

deabin/gbp.conf

The files above are only created if they do not exist yet. This allows the use of dh_octave_make for updating an already debianized source tree.

Environment

The environment variables DEBFULLNAME and DEBEMAIL are used for generating the identity of the developer, which will appear in debian/changelog and debian/copyright. If they do not exist, FULLNAME and EMAIL are used instead.

Disclaimer

dh_octave_make is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but without any warranty; without even the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.